By: blackcinemaconnection June 17, 2020July 25, 2020 Cable SeriesAunjanue Ellis, Courtney B. Vance, featured, HBO, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Michael Kenneth Williams1 Comment

Lovecraft Country

Release Date: 8/16/20, Series Premiere; HBOGenre: DramaRating: NRDirector: Yann DemangeStudio(s): Bad Robot, Monkeypaw Productions, Warner Bros. Television, HBO. Cast: Jurnee Smollett-Bell (Letitia Dandridge), Michael Kenneth Williams (Montrose Freeman), Aunjanue Ellis (Hippolyta Black), Courtney B. Vance (George Black), Jonathan Majors (Atticus Black), Wunmi Mosaku (Ruby Dandridge), Demetrius Grosse (Marvin Baptiste), Abbey Lee (Christina Braithwhite), Jamie Chung…

By: blackcinemaconnection June 9, 2020July 2, 2020 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Netflix, Nia Long, Omar Epps, Stephen BishopLeave a Comment

Fatal Affair

Release Date: 7/16/2020; Netflix Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Peter Sullivan Studio(s): Hybrid, Netflix Cast: Nia Long (Ellie), Omar Epps (David), Stephen Bishop (Michael), Aubrey Cleland (Brittany), Maya Stojan (Courtney), Kj Smith (Deborah), Jason-Shane Scott (Travis), Carolyn Hennesy (Janice), Fredella Calloway (Dr. Beverly), Estelle (Linda). Story: Ellie (Nia Long) tries to mend her marriage with…

By: blackcinemaconnection June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 DVDAnika Noni Rose, featured, Mary J. BligeLeave a Comment

Body Cam

Release Date: 7/14/20; DVD (Original Release – 5/19/20) Genre: Horror Rating: R Director: Malik Vitthal Studio(s): BET Films, Paramount Players, Ace Entertainment, Paramount Pictures Running Time: 96 mins. Cast: Mary J. Blige as Renee Lomito-Smith, Nat Wolff as Danny Holledge, David Zayas as Sergeant Kesper, David Warshofsky as Darlo Penda, Demetrius Grosse as Gary, Anika…

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Hamilton

Release Date: 7/3/2020; Disney+ Genre: Biography/Historical Rating: PG-13 Director: Thomas Kail Studio(s): Walt Disney Pictures, 5000 Broadway Productions, RadicalMedia Running Time: 160 mins. Cast: Lin-Manuel Miranda (Alexander Hamilton), Phillipa Soo (Eliza Hamilton), Leslie Odom, Jr. (Aaron Burr), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Angelica Schuyler), Chris Jackson (George Washington), Daveed Diggs (Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson), Okieriete Onaodowan (Hercules Mulligan/James…

By: blackcinemaconnection June 8, 2020 Upcoming FilmsChadwick Boseman, Delroy Lindo, featured, Giancarlo Esposito, Netflix, Spike LeeLeave a Comment

Da 5 Bloods

Release Date: 6/12/20; Netflix Genre: Drama Rating: R Director: Spike Lee Studio(s): 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, Netflix Running Time: 154 mins. Cast: Delroy Lindo (Paul), Jonathan Majors (David), Norm Lewis (Eddie), Clarke Peters (Otis), Isiah Whitlock, Jr. (Melvin), Chadwick Boseman (Norman), Mélanie Thierry, Paul Walter Hauser (Simon), Jean Reno, Veronica Ngo (Hanoi Hannah), Giancarlo…

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Tenet

Release Date: 7/17/2020; In Theaters Genre: Action Rating: NR Director: Christopher Nolan Studio(s): Syncopy, Warner Bros. Pictures Running Time: TBD Cast: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, Kenneth Branagh, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Clémence Poésy, Himesh Patel, Denzil Smith Martin Donovan, Sean Avery. Story: Set in “the afterlife” of a world of…

By: blackcinemaconnection April 28, 2020July 2, 2020 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Jodie Turner-Smith, Michael B. Jordan; Based on a NovelLeave a Comment

Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse

Release Date: 2/26/2021; In Theaters Genre: Action Rating: NR Director: Stefano Sollima Studio(s): Midnight Radio, Paramount Pictures, Skydance Media, Weed Road Pictures. Running Time: TBD Cast: Michael B. Jordan as John Clark, Jamie Bell as Robert Ritter, Jodie Turner-Smith as Karen Greer, Luke Mitchell as Rowdy, Jack Kesy as Thunder, Brett Gelman as Victor Rykov, Colman Domingo…

By: blackcinemaconnection April 28, 2020July 2, 2020 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Michael Ealy, Mike Colter, Tyrin TurnerLeave a Comment

Fatale

Release Date: 10/30/20; In Theaters Genre: Drama/Thriller Rating: NR Director: Deon Taylor Studio(s): Hidden Empire Film Group, Lionsgate Running Time: Unknown Cast: Michael Ealy (Derrick Tyler), Hilary Swank (Detective Valerie Quinlan), Mike Colter (Rafe Grimes), Danny Pino (Carter Haywood), Tyrin Turner (Tyrin Abenathy), Sam Daly (Officer Stallman), David Hoflin (Officer Lowe), Damarius Lewis (Tracie Tyler). Story: …

Upcoming Films

The following is a list of upcoming Black films. These titles are expected to be released in any one or combination of formats including theatrical release, DVD/Blu-Ray, direct-to-video (including video-on-demand and streaming), made-for TV/Cable, Limited Series or to be previewed at national film festivals. OCTOBER 2020 NOVEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 2021

Announced Projects

This page is dedicated to Black cinema titles which fall into any of the following categories: Announced: Films in early development based on confirmed details released by the studio and/or production company. Development: Producers typically work with screenwriters preparing the story outline into a workable script in an effort to garner a “greenlight” for the…

Black Cinema Databank

The purpose of this databank is to provide viewers with a complete listing of Black cinema titles as well as some insight into what a particular movie is about by presenting a detailed synopsis, stills, trailers, and interesting facts about the title. No attempt is made to provide a comprehensive review or detailed analysis of…

Her Happy Place

By: blackcinemaconnection October 4, 2020

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a/k/a Love Travel Release Date: 10/13/20; DVD Genre: Comedy Rating: NR Director: Nakia T Hamilton Studio(s): Luv Life Entertainment; Maverick Entertainment Running Time: 78 mins. Cast: Joy James & Alexis K. Owens Story: Tasha lost her job and her boyfriend. Even worse, she lost the love for herself. Her friend Felicia helps her time travel to…

Being On Top

By: blackcinemaconnection October 4, 2020

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Release Date: 10/13/20; DVD Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Michael W. McCorkle & Eli El Studio(s): Maverick Entertainment Running Time: 108 mins. Cast: Jasmine Lawson, Tiana Woods, Kristen Briscoe, Carlita Villena, Passion Roosevelt. Story: Four women; Sophia Simmons, Dylan Carter, Portia Fitzgerald and Bridgette Barlow who at the height of their careers are leaders in…

Paradise

By: blackcinemaconnection October 4, 2020

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Release Date: 10/20/20; DVD (Original Release – 4/19/19) Genre: Thriller Rating: NR Director: Rodney Jackson Studio(s): 480 Films, Maverick Entertainment Running Time: 78 mins. Cast: Tavares M. Wilson, Tai Anderson, Travis Cure, Alyvia Bush. Story: Jacob and Mia Patterson have a seemingly perfect life. Good jobs, a healthy relationship, and financial freedom until one decision makes them…

On The Rocks

By: blackcinemaconnection October 4, 2020

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Release Date: 10/23/20; DVD/Streaming Genre: Comedy Rating: R Director: Sofia Coppola Studio(s): A24, American Zoetrope, Apple TV+ Running Time: 96 mins. Cast: Rashida Jones (Laura), Marlon Wayans (Dean), Bill Murray (Felix), Jessica Henwick (Fiona), Jenny Slate (Vanessa), Barbara Bain (Gran). Story: A New York woman and her impulsive, larger-than-life father try to find out if her…

The Reason

By: blackcinemaconnection October 4, 2020

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Release Date: 12/15/20; TBA Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Randall Stevens Studio(s): Orca Entertainment Group, RAD Entertainment, The Reason Movie Running Time: 82 Mins. Cast: Louis Gossett, Jr. (Pastor Jim), Tatyana Ali (Macey), Beverly Todd (Shirley), Kelly Carlson (Kaitlyn), Burgess Jenkins (Zach), Alan Powell (Kenneth), Sara Antonio (Brooke), Charlie Ray Reid (Alex Thomas), Jessejames Locorriere (Tim…

The House Next Door

By: blackcinemaconnection October 4, 2020

Upcoming FilmsBresha Webb, Lil Duval, Mike Epps. Katt Williams, SequelLeave a Comment

a/k/a Meet The Blacks 2 Status: Post-Production/Awaiting Release Genre: Comedy Horror Rating: TBD Director: Deon Taylor Studio(s): Hidden Empire Film Group, Naptown Productions Running Time: TBD Cast: Mike Epps as Carl Black; Katt Williams as Dr. Mamuwalde; Lil Duval as Cronut; Bresha Webb as Allie Black; Zulay Henao as Lorena Black; Gary Owen as Clive; Michael Blackson…